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Immediate Past President

General Responsibilities

  • Is a voting member of APS Council and a member of the Presidential Team.​

  • Serves as an advisor and mentor to the President and provides transitional support.​

  • Leads special projects as requested by the President and/or Council.

  • Presides at the awards ceremony at the society's annual meeting​.

  • Attends the annual meeting of each of the divisions of the society, if possible, or designates an appropriate officer of the society as a representative. Reports on the progress of society business and interacts with members.

  • Along with the CEO, provides a brief societal update to the APS Past Presidents during the annual meeting.

  • ​As a past president, may chair the Nominations Committee following completion of Immediate Past President term.